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Trisha Paytas has never been one to play by the rules. From viral YouTube videos to reality TV appearances and a successful podcast, the internet’s favorite wildcard is now taking a giant leap — right onto the Broadway stage. The 37-year-old digital creator and self-proclaimed “theater kid at heart” has officially joined the cast of Beetlejuice: The Musical, adding another unpredictable twist to a career built on reinvention.
A New Stage for a Digital Superstar
Paytas will play Maxine Dean in the Broadway production from November 4 through November 23, producers announced on October 10. The role, known for its comedic flair and campy energy, seems tailor-made for Paytas’ over-the-top personality and larger-than-life presence.
Actor Sharone Sayegh, who currently stars as Maxine, will temporarily switch roles to play “Juno” during Paytas’ run, before returning to Maxine on November 25.
The production itself is part of a 13-week Broadway revival run that began October 8 and will continue through January 3. Tickets are already on sale, with fans eager to see the YouTube sensation make her mark on one of Broadway’s most beloved cult musicals.
For Paytas, this marks not just a professional milestone but also a personal dream come true. Earlier this year, she hinted in interviews that she wanted to “do something that scares me and makes me feel alive again.” Broadway, it seems, is her next big adrenaline rush.
From Viral Fame to Curtain Calls
It’s hard to overstate just how far Trisha Paytas has come since uploading her first YouTube video in 2007. Over the past decade and a half, she’s built a digital empire spanning YouTube, TikTok, and podcasting — accumulating millions of followers, billions of views, and a reputation as one of the internet’s most unpredictable yet enduring personalities.
Paytas is perhaps best known for her candidness — an unfiltered openness about her mental health, relationships, and identity that has both polarized and endeared her to audiences worldwide. That authenticity has also been her secret weapon. Whether she’s laughing through a makeup tutorial or shedding tears during a vlog confession, Trisha has always lived out loud.
Now, she’s bringing that same unapologetic energy to Broadway.
Trisha’s Musical Roots
While this might seem like a bold career shift, performing isn’t new territory for Paytas. She’s been singing and acting for years, with multiple self-released albums and singles under her belt. Her pop songs — often campy, confessional, and tongue-in-cheek — have developed a cult following.
In 2024, Paytas took her talents on the road with her Eras of Trish Tour, which included stops in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. The show blended music, storytelling, and performance art in a way that only Trisha could pull off — part pop concert, part confessional theater.
Earlier this year, she even made her Broadway debut in a one-night-only charity performance called Big Broadway Dream at the historic St. James Theatre in Manhattan. Sharing the stage with musical heavyweights like Rachel Zegler, Sutton Foster, and Ben Platt, Paytas proved that she had the voice — and the stage presence — to hold her own among professionals.
Now, with Beetlejuice, she’s ready for a longer run under the bright lights.
A Perfect Match: Trisha and Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice: The Musical — based on Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 film — is a perfect match for Paytas’ brand of colorful chaos. Known for its irreverent humor, campy spirit, and high-octane energy, the show celebrates everything weird and wonderful — much like Trisha herself.
As Maxine Dean, Paytas will bring her comedic timing and flair for the dramatic to the role of the eccentric mother in the Deetz family. Fans can expect a performance filled with bold choices, dazzling costumes, and that unmistakable Trisha charm.
To celebrate her Broadway run, Paytas will also take part in a lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building on February 3, 2025, in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund. The event will mark her official Broadway milestone — and, in true Trisha fashion, it promises to be a spectacle.
From Memes to Motherhood
Even as she takes center stage, Paytas continues to make headlines for her personal life. Earlier this year, she and her husband Moses Hacmon welcomed their third child, Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon. The internet, ever fascinated by Trisha’s every move, quickly reignited the infamous Trisha Paytas Baby Theory — a tongue-in-cheek meme that suggests her children are reincarnations of late public figures.
When her daughter Malibu Barbie was born in September 2022, social media joked that she was the reincarnation of Queen Elizabeth II, who had died just six days before. And when Paytas announced Aquaman’s birth on July 12, some fans noticed the eerie timing with the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died just 10 days later — fueling the internet’s ongoing fascination with Trisha’s uncanny timing.
Of course, Paytas has taken it all in stride, responding with humor and self-awareness — trademarks of her public persona. “If my babies have royal or rock star energy, I’ll take it,” she quipped in a recent TikTok.
Reinvention Is Her Superpower
From her early days as a YouTube storyteller to her viral controversies and music videos, Trisha Paytas has built a career on reinvention. Every time the world thinks it has her figured out, she pivots — fearlessly, unpredictably, and often with a wink.
Broadway, then, feels like the natural next step. It’s a space where larger-than-life personalities thrive, where transformation is not only accepted but celebrated.
And for Paytas, this role might just be her most authentic yet — because behind the glitter, the headlines, and the memes, there’s always been an artist hungry to create.
As she prepares to step onto one of theater’s most famous stages, Trisha Paytas isn’t just playing a role — she’s rewriting her own narrative once again.
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